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PCOS
Posted by GeordieLass (417 days ago)
Hi Everyone
PCOS seems to be coming up a lot on the boards. I have PCOS, diagnosed 12 months ago, had it all my life of course. Embarrassing subject – I seem to have the worst of all the symptoms! Just started taking Actos (new one similar to Metformin) and doesn’t seem to have the side effects I heard that Metformin does. I have a great doctor, not Dr Ho although he seems to have a great reputation too. Only know one other person in HK with PCOS but thinking maybe some of us gals should get together somewhere at some point & share tips! Let me know if interested.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Poseidon (416 days ago)
hi geordielass,
So this is your first meds with Actos for PCOS ?
How old are you now and how is your menses ? irregular or none accept by birth control pills ?
Now you are having Actos only or with combination of Progesterone and clomid too ?
Regards,
Poseidon
(I am based in Singapore)
Posted by GeordieLass (410 days ago)
Hi Poseidon
I tried to curb the PCOS with exercise/diet & natural remedies, it helped but wasn't doing enough... so I started on the chemicals! Doc put be straight on Actos not Metformin. At a check up recently she said that they will now be starting putting on the packs a warning that says "May cause pregnancy"!
Had somewhat regular menses since starting... bit weird getting used to all that again! But I guess it's working.
Only on Actos and natural stuff, no clomid or anything else.
You also a PCOS sufferer Poseidon?
Cheers - GL
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Babeez (409 days ago)
Hi GeordieLass, out of curiosity, who is your doctor?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by GeordieLass (409 days ago)
Joe - thanks for the alternative info link.
Babeez - Dr Lauren Bramley in Central (next to a great women's only gym)
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by dkchick (408 days ago)
Geordielass,
I'm a PCOS sufferer as well. Just found out in October when I was trying to get pregnant. I was put on Metformin and then had shots as well for the beginning of cycle leading up to ovulation. It worked very well (and very quickly!).
I'd be happy to get together with any other PCOS sufferers - be good to know to how others deal with this condition etc. and maybe form a support group.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Perthites (407 days ago)
Hi Ladies I have PCOS but only suffer the infertility side of it. I saw Dr Choy and she put me on Metaformin and the next mont i feel pregnant, we lost that bub at 9weeks but i continued withe the metaformin and fell pregnant again.My daugter is not 16mths and healthy. I was concerend about being on the metaformin for so long while preg (14wks) at dr's advice due to high miscarriage PCOS have and at 14weeks misscarriage rates go down to future than at 12weeks. Dr Choy had forwarded me some clincial papers written on this issue so i read up and felt happy to continue the meds while pregnant. Good luck ladies hang in there with the treatments/trying we did 6 iui's and 1 ivf before we got pregnant!
(I am based in Singapore)
Posted by GeordieLass (407 days ago)
Perthites - sorry about the 1st miscarriage, but great success story :-)
DKChick - I'm all for a support group :-) So did you get pregnant then? Sounds like you did!?!
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by dkchick (406 days ago)
I did - I'm now at 32 weeks : )
My doctor is also Dr. Choy and like Perthites, I was also on Metformin before conception and 14 weeks into the pregnancy to prevent miscarriage.
I didn't know I had PCOS until I tried to get pregnant - Dr. Choy diagnosed it when I went to her to have a fertility check up. Now that I know, a lot of things make sense - and I know I must have had it for most of my life.
Would love to meet up to talk about living with PCOS. Do you want to get together sometime in Central for coffee?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Perthites (406 days ago)
Congrats dkchick Dr Choy prides herself on getting all her clients pregnant (well the ones that are trying to!) She's a lovely Dr and is always happy and excited for you we continue to keep in touch with her. All the best with the rest of your pregancy.
(I am based in Singapore)
Posted by expat2006 (402 days ago)
Can anyone give me the details/ symptoms of PCOS? I have a cyst, called the chocolate cyst, but it is not concerning the docs. I just wish to understand the difference by knowing PCOS symptoms and know how mine is different. Thanks
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by expat2006 (396 days ago)
Hi DKC, Thanks for the info. The websites did give me some understanding about PCOS. Still not a 100% sure of the difference. Can you tell me what your scans showed to be prescribed Metformin? I am on Clomid now. Is it the same? Help is much appreciated.
Perthites, can you also share a bit about your PCOS if you don't mind? How was your PCOS discovered and what were its symptoms? Did you get laparoscopy done? Did you at all take clomid? It seems you were on Metformin even when you became pregnant. Just a bit confused. The docs don't councel much, so it will be good to know from others' experience.
Thanks a lot
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by dkchick (395 days ago)
Expat2006,
My PCOS was diagnosed by my doctor (Dr. Christine Choy) when I went to see her because I wanted to get pregnant (had been trying for a few months with no success). Because of my age, I wanted to make sure there was nothing wrong with me (or my husband) fairly quickly.
She monitored my egg growth via vaginal ultrasounds from the beginning to ovulation in one cycle and she also did a series of blood tests to check for hormone levels and whether my eggs were released after ovulation. Based on these two factors, she was able to find that my eggs did not grow large enough and were not released. She put me on Metformin right away.
Metformin is often used to treat PCOS as it regulates insulin (it is often prescribed to treat diabetes as well) - many believe that the major cause of PCOS is insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can lead to problems with ovulation and is also linked with weight gain (because your body is resistant to insulin, the insulin may be stored as fat - which then can lead to cardiovascular problems).
I think Clomid only treats infertility, but not insulin resistance. Metformin is used to treat the insulin resistance - as this causes problems with fertility, Metformin helps to stabilize your period and ovulation and therefore also helps treat infertility.
Hope this helps!
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Foolonahill (394 days ago)
I have posted on another thread, but maybe some of you ladies can help? My wife has just started Clomid & we are both living thru hell at the moment. She is worse than the devil. Sleeps on the couch at night, cries at the drop of a hat. Hasn't spoken to me in 4 days (except for shouting abuse).
Normal behaviour on Clomid, or has she really become the devil?
Any help appreciated.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by expat2006 (392 days ago)
Hi DKC, thanks again for a detailed info. Dr. Choy did go through some thorough tests with you. I am still not sure if I need to be concerned about it in any way. The docs haven't spotted anything. Don't know if it means there is nothing to worry about or they haven't spotted it yet. How is Metformin working for you?
Foolonahill, so nice of you to be concerned for your wife. I have had my own mood swings, but I must admit none so extreme. Clomid does affect the hormones and I have faced moods beyond my ability to understand or have any control over. May I understand her dosage? I am on one tablet. I hope she comes out of her bad moods and hopefully the doc will tell you that her reactions are ok.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by girlabouttown (385 days ago)
My PCOS issues have been handled very very well by my Doctor, Dr. Lauren Bramley. She is very busy so you sometimes have to wait for a while but it is worth it - she is so caring and attentive and gets real results.
Hope this helps.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by expat2006 (385 days ago)
Hi girl, are you also on Metformin and ttc? How long has it been for you? I agree, Lauren Bramley is a nice doc. I will be changing mine to hers soon as well. I pay a ton of money with mine but not receiving personal attention. Esp when one is ttc, it is nice to have some emotional counselling. Would appreciate knowing some of your experiences.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by JJB (383 days ago)
Hi
Those of you on Acto - do you know if it has the same side effect of having the potential improving egg quality in an IVF cycle. They use Metformin also for older ladies etc specifically for that reason. Thanks!
(I am based in Hong Kong)
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